Meet the Class

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Abdulla, Nicole
Anderson, Joel Birthplace: South Salem, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Joel grew up on a beef and grain operation and enjoys working on the family farm, hunting, fishing, and playing sports of all sorts.
Arnold, Amanda Birthplace: Naples, FL Undergrad: University of North Texas About: Amanda enjoys reading and doing Rally Obedience and Agility with her dogs in her free time. She is interested in Small Animal medicine. Amanda loves all dogs, but has a particular fondness for poodles and cocker spaniels.
Athey, Brandt Birthplace:North Olmsted, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University, Exercise Physiology About: Brandt is a competitive cyclist, and enjoys reading in his free time. His favorite books are, "Predictably Irrational," and "Atlas Shrugged."
Baker, Sarah Birthplace: Youngstown, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Sarah was an Ohio State cheerleader in undergrad. She enjoys running in her free time.
Baran, Christine Birthplace: Cleveland, OH Undergrad: The University of North Carolina at Greensboro About: Christy enjoys spending time with herfamily and friends, bass fishing, camping, running, and reading.SheLOVESmusic, her cat Zeus, and cows.
Beiting, Emily Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Undergrad: Clemson University About: Emily enjoys running, traveling, being outside, and spending time with friends, family and her dog Fletcher.
Bohrer, Caleb Birthplace: Hillsboro, Ohio Undergrad: Ohio State About: Caleb enjoys farming, being outdoors, watching all kinds of sports, and playing golf. His favorite foods are bacon, steak, and any kind of beef.
Bond, Randall Birthplace: Dover, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Randy enjoys spending his free time outdoors running, snowboarding and partaking in water sports. He also enjoys playing his violin and the steel drums.
Braun, Allison Birthplace: Delaware, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Alli enjoys painting, bowling, and going to Blue Jackets games. She has two tuxedo cats named Mittens and Sketch.
Braun, Mary Elizabeth Birthplace: West Point, NY Undergrad: University of Connecticut About: M.E. has an interest in large animal medicine and surgery. She enjoys taking voice lessons, singing, painting, and spending time with her three brothers. She has a cat named Braille and would like to one day kiss a lion.
Bush, Susanne Birthplace: Dayton, OH Undergrad: Cornell University About: Susanne is from the Dayton area. She enjoys riding horses, traveling and baking while not studying.
Butch, Lauren Hometown: Cleveland, OH Undergrad: Wittenberg University About: Lauren may have been raised in the city, but she is a country girl at heart. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, staying active, and playing with her two ferrets, Sarge and Wally.
Byrne, Megan Birthplace: Marion, OH Undergrad: Columbus State/ Ohio State About: Megan enjoys spending time outside hiking, biking, taking walks with her dog and bible studies.
Calice, Chad Birthplace:Deland, Florida Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Chad is interested in equine sports medicine. He is an owner/trainer of Standardbred racehorses and a professional bull rider. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, mixed martial arts, and golf.
Carabetta, David
Cates, Sarah Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Undergrad: University of Kentucky About: Sarah enjoys hiking, tennis, listening to music, and traveling in her free time. When not in school, she is usually spending time with her Wheaten Terrier, Flossy.
Chapman, Lauren Birthplace: Orlando, Florida Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Lauren enjoys outdoor activities and particularly enjoys the company of English Setters.
Chronister, Amy Birthplace: East Liverpool, Ohio Undergrad: Franciscan University (Steubenville, OH) About: Amy enjoys Mission trips to the Amazon jungle in Ecuador, playing guitar, horsebackriding,hunting and helping on the family farm!After vet school,herdream is topractice large animalmedicine, especially in the dairy industry and plan another medical mission trip to the remote Indian tribes in Ecuador!
Ciepluch, Michael Birthplace: Madison, WI Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: In his free time Mike enjoys the outdoors, all sports, and playing the drums and piano with his band. He has a yellow lab named Layla and is looking forward to moving to Colorado after graduating.
Clark, Christopher Birthplace: Orange, CA Undergrad: UC Santa Barbara About: Chris enjoys cycling, cooking, playing with his pets, and watching movies with his fiancé. He hopes to move back to California and become a small animal surgeon and exotics specialist.
Clay, Aimee Birthplace: Hopedale, OH Undergrad: Kent State University About: Aimee enjoys skiing, swimming, and spending time with her family.
Cline, Nathan
Coppleman, Elizabeth Birthplace: Alexandria, VA Undergrad: The University of Florida About: Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her animals: Horses Simon and Elliot, Dogs Brewski and Lily, and cat Nala. In her spare time she is either at the barn orwatching college football with her friends and family.
Couto, Kristen Birthplace: Columbus, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Kristen enjoys traveling around the world and has been to Uruguay, Argentina, Spain, and Turkey during her past three years in vet school. Her father is a veterinary professor at OSU CVM and her twin brother will start vet school in the fall of 2012. She also enjoys spending time with her dog, Gob (yes, from Arrested Development!).
Cox, Nicole Birthplace: Albany, NY Undergrad: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute About: Nicole's hobbies include hiking, skiing with her boyfriend and Buckeye Football! She has a strong interest in Exotic and Companion Animal Medicine. She enjoys spending time with her tuxedo cat Apollo and traveling back to the Northeast to visit family including her two ferrets Hermes and Mercury.
Crawford, Sarah Birthplace: Fairfax, Virginia Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Sarah's guilty food is afoot long chili cheese dog at the fair (or Sonic!). A personal goal of hers is to scuba dive the Great Barrier Reef at least once.
Crowley, Brendan Birthplace: Nashua, New Hampshire Undergrad: University of Massachusetts of Amherst About: Brendan enjoys hiking and sci-fi shows.
Curtis, Abigail Birthplace: Granville, OH Undergrad: University of Findlay About: When not in vet school, Abigail enjoys training dogs, directing a dog camp, and practicing parkour.
Dan, Brittany Birthplace: Cleveland, OH Undergrad: Ohio State University About: Brittany enjoys taking her dog to the park, running, waterskiing and cooking. She is interested in small animal surgery and shelter work.
Daugherty, Brandon Birthplace: West Chester, OH Undergrad: Ohio State University About: Brandon has an interest in small animal medicine, pocket-pets and radiology. He is owner of a crazy cat, named Audi, and a rambunctious Boston Terrier named Cricket.
Davis, Daniel Birthplace: Loveland, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University, Zoology About: When Dan isn't thinking about veterinary surgery, he enjoys playing beach volleyball and backpacking.
Dollo, Vanessa Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario Undergrad: Miami University About: Vanessa enjoys scrapbooking, travel and photography in her free time. She speaks French and has lived in Canada, Europe and Texas.
Dougherty, Eric Birthplace: Navarre, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: "In about the same degree as you are helpful, you will be happy." - Karl Reiland
Dwertman, Julie Birthplace: Nashville, Tennessee Undergrad: Belmont University About: Julie loves spending time with her husband, Jimmy, and their four dogs, Halo (German Shepherd), Copper, Scarlet, and Zeke (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels). She enjoys cycling, playing cards, eating chocolate, and pretty much anycompetitivesport.
Edwards, Courtney
Erickson, Rebecca Birthplace: Minneapolis, MN Undergrad: Northwestern University About: In her free time, Rebecca enjoys belly dancing, hiking, and reading. She is owned by Lena, an Australian shepherd mix, and Dexter, a miniature dachshund.
Fegenbush, Whitney Birthplace: Louisville, KY Undergrad: The Ohio State University, BS in Biology About: Whitney grew up with horses and is pursuing a career in Equine medicine.
Ferris, Erin Birthplace: Cincinnati, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University About:Erin loves to bake sweets and hike,although not usually at the same time. She has a pet cat, dog, and corn snake.
Fisher, Suhrim Birthplace: Gimhae, South Korea Undergrad: Florida State University SEMINOLES! About: Suhrim has a rambunctious pug mix named Loki and her favorite food is sushi and chicken wings. She loves to spend her afternoon catching up on her shows with her roommates and cooking. She enjoys playing softball and flag football even though she's not very good at them.
Forshey, Brandon Birthplace: Wauseon, OH Undergrad: University of Findlay About: Brandon enjoys golfing and hiking in his spare time. He likes to eat meatloaf and chocolate chip cookies.
Gangwer, Rebecca Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio Undergrad: Ohio Wesleyan University About: Rebecca enjoys singing, theater, traveling, and spending time with her family (including her rabbit, Rupert).
Garcia, James
Gaydos, Thomas Birthplace: Akron, OH Undergrad: Kent State University About: TJ enjoys scuba diving, traveling, and good food. He is pursuing a career in poultry medicine and wants to move out of the cold north.
Gealy, Amy
Geist, Gail Birthplace: Johnstown, OH Undergrad: Ohio State About: Beth enjoys reading, cooking, and orange cats. Her favorite food is caffeine.
Goldstein, Heather
Gray, Erin
Grindle, Sulani
Grum, David
Guimaraes, Ana Kay Birthplace: Omaha, Nebraska Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Ana Kay is an avid sports fan, her favorite teams are the Texas Rangers, the Dallas Stars, the Dallas Mavericks and the Buckeyes. She also loves cows.
Gulker, Brittany Birthplace: Columbus, OH Undergrad: The University of Findlay About: Brittany enjoys riding horses and drawing. She has personal and professional interests in greyhounds.
Hanninen, Risa Birthplace: Utica, PA Undergrad: Penn State University About: Risa enjoys creating through the fibers arts, especially crocheting. She also loves to play music, having played the piano and trumpet, and has recently taken up the acoustic guitar.
Heikkila, Sophie Birthplace: Coral Springs, FL Hometown: Loveland, OH Undergrad: THE Ohio State University :) About: Sophie enjoys horseback riding, cooking, gardening, and cheering on the Buckeyes!
Helbig, Holly Birthplace: Akron, Ohio Undergrad: Ohio University About: Favorite quote: "We can judge the heart of a man by the treatment of animals" -Immannual Kant
Hensel, Martha
Hernon, Krista Birthplace: Louisville, KY Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Krista recently visited Disney World for the first time and can't wait to go back. In her spare time she enjoysline dancing, playing or watching sports, andcooking for friends and family.
Hicks, Stacy
Hilty, Caroline
Hoen, Emily Birthplace: Delta, Ohio Undergrad: University of Toledo, Bioengineering About: Emily grew up on a fruit and vegetable farm. She is interested in practicing mixed animal medicine (cats, dogs, & cows). When she is not studying, she enjoys swimming, dance, drawing, painting, graphic design, yoga, and spending time with her family.
Hurst, Keriann Birthplace: Olmsted Falls, OH Undergrad: John Carroll University About: Keriann's pets include a cat and a tarantula. She swam competitively for most of her life and could eat Chipotle for every meal.
Iwasko, Albert
Jew, Nicholas Birthplace: Temple, TX Undergrad: The University of Texas at Austin About: Nick enjoys fencing and cycling in his free time. His current pets include two ridiculous cats (Foley & Elliot) and two New Caledonian Crested Geckos.
Johnston, Lorna
Joseph, David
Karl, Caitlin Birthplace: Dover, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Caitlin enjoys spending time with her husband, friends, and family. She also enjoys hiking, spending time outdoors, and playing with her dog, two cats, and pygmy goat.
Kenzig, Allison Birthplace: Cleveland, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Allison is an avid Buckeyes and Cleveland sports fan. She enjoys playing soccer as often as she can.
Kim, Hyunmin Birthplace: New York, NY Undergrad: Binghamton University About: Hyunmin enjoys scuba diving, skiing and cars. Vet med is a second career for her and she's glad to have made the switch.
Lewis, Katharine Birthplace: Hudson, WI Undergrad: University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) About: Katie enjoys fixing up her house with her husband, who is also a vet student, eating nachos, and playing winter sports, especially ice hockey. She has 2 dogs and a cat and plans on pursuing a career in equine medicine.
Lewis, Kelly Birthplace: Parma, OH Undergrad: Wheeling Jesuit University About: Kelly is a big Cleveland Indians and Browns fan. Her favorite foods are pickles and hot sauce.
Lockard, Leah Birthplace: Galveston, TX Undergrad: Texas A&M University About: Leahanne has one dog, a Welsh corgi named Bean, and two black cats, Vladimir and Beckett. She enjoys cooking and gardening with her fiancé Mike.
Lodge, Caroline Birthplace: New Haven, CT Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-Madison About: Caroline enjoys swimming, sailing and spending time with her dog and cats. She aspires to be a mixed animal practitioner.
Lucas, Korrin Birthplace: Anchorage, AK Undergrad: Indiana University of Pennsylvania About:Korrinloves totraveland recently spent time in Africa working withcommunitiesto increase food production and provide veterinary care. In her free time, she enjoys riding her horse, Sleepyand trying to keep her cat, Jack entertained.
Macbride, Katherine
Malarkey, Caitlin
Maul, Kristen
McCutcheon, Jolie Birthplace: Buffalo, NY Undergrad: University of Findlay, Findlay, OH About: In her spare time Jolie enjoys riding horses and golfing
Merick, Michael Hometown: Wintersville, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Man of Science
Michels, Brandon Birthplace: Uhrichsville, Ohio Undergrad: The College of Wooster About: Brandon is an avid outdoor enthusiast who enjoys hunting and scuba diving. When not in the clinic, he likes spending time with his family, friends, fiancée Elizabeth and pet boxer Toby.
Moesta, Susanne Birthplace: Luwigshafen, Germany Undergraduate: Oregon State University, Colby College About: From growing up in MA, Susie loves the New England Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. She likes running, skiing, traveling, horseback riding and anything she can do outside with her dog Catcher.
Monto, Thomas Birthplace: Maumee, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Tom enjoys spending time at his family's lake house in Coldwater, MI, and relaxing with his Dalmatian, Colby.
Nau, Melissa Birthplace: Williamsport, PA Undergrad: Pennsylvania State University About: Melissa is interested in wildlife medicine, and plans to pursue a career in rhino reproduction and conservation. In her free time, she enjoys adventuring outdoors with her chocolate lab, Mousse.
Newton, Joshua
Nicol, Matthew Birthplace: Columbus, OH Undergrad: Ohio Northern University About: In his free time Matt enjoys listening to country music,being a sports fanatic,exercising, and cooking newdishes with his wife! He also occasionally enjoy working on the craft of wood burning.
Oakes, Terry Birthplace: Springfield, Ohio Undergrad: University of Findlay About: Terry is interested in bovine and small animal medicine, and enjoys spending time outdoors with his Doberman, Josie.
O'Brien, Maureen Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Maureen enjoys riding her Saddlebred horse and reading in her free time. Her interests in veterinary medicine include pathology and research.
Onasch, Katherine Birthplace: Bowling Green, OH Undergrad: Bowling Green State University About: Outside of vet school, Kate enjoys riding her horse, running, and going to the park with her dog Jake. She has two older sisters and was born and raised in Bowling Green, Ohio.
O'Neill, Courtney Birthplace: Youngstown, Ohio Undergrad: Bowling Green State University About: Although she loves her Buckeyes football, she loves her Fighting Irish even more! One day soon she will take her dream vacation of a cruise around Italy and Greece.
Orban, Mary Birthplace: Steubenville, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Mary enjoys going for long walks on short roads, playing soccer, scrabble, and doing chemistry experiments with baking. She has 1 dog, a 4 yr old mixed breed from Franklin County Dog Shelter. Mary is originally from eastern Ohio, but has no intention of returning there upon graduation.
Paterik, Rebecca Birthplace: Arizona Undergrad: University of Arizona About: Becky is from Arizona and misses the 365 days of sunshine in her home state. She currently does not have any pets but is planning to ASAP once she returns home! She loves chocolate and if she could have a second career, she would open up a bakery.
Pendleton, Adam Birthplace: Marblehead, Ohio Undergraduate: The Ohio State University About: Adam enjoys spending time with his friends and family, including his dog Lucy. He also has a passion for shoeing horses and has tried to stay involved with farriers and the farriers association while in vet school.
Penton, Heather Birthplace: Attleboro, MA Undergrad: Hiram College About: Heather moved to Champion, Ohio, when she was eight and currently lives in Grove City with her husband and two small dogs. She enjoys reading, riding her Thoroughbred, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family.
Picking, Shannon Birthplace: Greeley, Colorado Undergraduate: The Ohio State University About: Shannon is a big Buckeye football fan and enjoys going to games with her husband and playing at the park with her 2 pugs. She loves to read (preferably on a beach somewhere) and trying new dessert recipes.
Piraino, Micha
Pozza, Megan Birthplace: Akron, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Megan enjoys reading fiction, Broadway musicals, yoga, and spending time with her two cats and chinchilla in her free time. She also has a penchant for thrifting and learning to cook (although she tends to prefer eating more so than cooking).
Preston, Heather
Price, Drew Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Drew will be going active duty as a veterinarian for the Army Public Health Command upon graduation. She loves traveling around America and hopes to visit all 50 states.
Pufpaff, Kristin
Quinter, Katherine Birthplace: Minster, Ohio Undergrad: Denison University About: Katie enjoys playing volleyball, running and spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies are traveling and photography.
Rampton, Rachel Birthplace: Louisville, KY Undergrad: Miami University (Oxford, OH) About: Rachel enjoys hiking in the mountains, getting some air while water-skiing,and cooking for family and friends. Her favorite food is any kind of dessert that contains chocolate!
Reichley, Stephen Birthplace: Cleveland, OH Undergrad: University of Findlay About: Stephen enjoys being active, outdoor activities, traveling and ethnic foods. He is pursuing a career in global aquatic veterinary medicine. He is pictured above with a Sockeye salmon, an endangered species on the Snake River.
Rex, Kathleen Birthplace: Youngstown, OH Undergrad: John Carroll University About: Katie enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family in her free time. She has a cat named Bella.
Rivera, Pilar Birthplace: El Paso, TX Undergrad: The University of Texas About: Pilar enjoys traveling, playing piano, and enjoying great food & drink with friends and family.
Roberts, Dale Birthplace: Columbus, OH Undergrad: OSU undergrad B.S. Zoology About: Dale enjoys playing guitar and spending time outdoors hiking, running, cycling, and hunting.
Rogers, Brittany
Schmid, Greg Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario Undergrad: Otterbein University About: Greg was born and raised on a horse farm and really enjoys competing eventing horses. His other favorite things include skiing, traveling, and chocolate chip cookies.
Schmidt, Katherine Birthplace: Dublin, OH Undergrad: Ohio State About: Born and raised in the Columbus area, Katie is a Buckeye through and through. During her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball and softball, as well as spending time with her cat Mr. Kitters (pictured above) and her fiancé Adam.
Schodorf, Erin Birthplace: Columbus, OH Undergrad: Miami University (Oxford, OH) About: In her spare time, Erin enjoys being outdoors running, hiking, roller blading, or biking. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends whenever possible and reading Harry Potter.
Schwarten, Charles Birthplace:Willoughby, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About:Charlie loves hiking, camping, and just spending time outdoors every chance he gets. He is currently a second lieutenant in the US Army and plans on pursuing a career in veterinary pathology.
Schwarze, Rebecca Birthplace: Houston, Texas Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Rebecca enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Outside of Veterinary Medicine, she enjoys riding and showing horses, running, and reading books.
Sherman, Amanda Birthplace: New York, New York Undergrad: Brandeis University About: Amanda is from New Jersey, but is really enjoying her time in Columbus! Since starting veterinary school, she has adopted two dogs who take up the majority of her spare time. However, she also enjoys running and art
Shields, Benjamin
Shroll, Ashley Birthplace: Bucyrus, Ohio Undergrad: Wilmington College, Ohio About: Ashley enjoys spending time with her fiance, friends and family. She also enjoys spending time with her 6 dogs, Winston, Puggles, Monster, Emmie, Piglet, Preston and her 2 foster dogs.
Shull, Elizabeth Hometown: Sterling, VA Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: In Beth's free time, she enjoys cooking, reading, and hiking with her husband and dog.
Singh, Amber Birthplace: Beckley, WV Undergrad: Emory University (Atlanta, GA) About: Amber plans on working in the field of public health after graduation.
Smith, Whitney Birthplace: Indianapolis, IN Undergrad: Trinity College (Hartford, CT) About: Whitney enjoys riding horses and spending time with her nieces and nephews. After graduation, she plans to focus on care and maintenance of the sport horse.
Sweet, Amy Birthplace: Mantua, Ohio Undergrad: Kent State University About: Amy is from a small town in Northern Ohio. She enjoys going camping and fishing with family and friends in her free time. Also, she has Max an adorable yellow Labrador Retriever, and a rescued cat named Reggie
Tank, Justin
Vajda, Debra Birthplace: Broadview Heights, OH Undergrad: Case Western Reserve University About: Debra enjoys cooking, boating and watching Browns and Ohio State football. She plans on pursuing a career in zoo and wildlife medicine.
Valerius, Sam Birthplace: Hamilton, OH Undergrad: Ohio Wesleyan University About: Sam is an avid chess player and enjoys traveling abroad. He is a dog person, but currently lives with 2 cats and a guinea pig.
Van Scoy, Ashley
Vaughan, Jessica Birthplace: Parma, OH Undergrad: University of Dayton About: Jessie enjoys spending time with her family and friends, puzzles/board games, and attempting to bake. She loves Cleveland sports (Go Tribe!) and her two pups.
Vonderhaar, Laura
Wagner, Amanda Birthplace: Findlay, OH Undergrad: The University of Findlay About: Amanda enjoys playing and coaching softball and basketball, reading, and staying involved in 4-H in her free time.
Wasserman, Jacob Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Undergrad: Xavier University About: Jacob has two cats and a dog and enjoys playing guitar and basketball in his free time. His favorite food is chips and salsa or anything Mexican.
Weeman, Matthew Birthplace: Orrville, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University, College of Food Agriculture and Environmental Sciences About: In his spare time Matthew enjoys spending time with friends and family, showing and judging dairy cows, volunteering at various 4-H functions, hiking and running.
Werle, Nicholas Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Undergrad: University of Tennessee About:Nick is from a small town in southwest Ohio and grew up with three younger brothers and one older sister. During his freetime Nick enjoysrocking with his bandand outdoor activities such as backpacking and kayaking.
Wiles, Melissa Birthplace: Willard, OH Undergrad: The University of Findlay About: Melissa enjoys reading, scrapbooking, and relaxing with her dog, Aksel.
Wiley, Caitlin Birthplace: Salem, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: Caitlin enjoys running outdoors and working out. In her free time, she likes spending time having fun with friends and family and watching Buckeye sports.
Woyma, Ann Marie Birthplace: Cleveland, OH Undergrad: Miami University About: Ann Marie is the proud wife of an active duty US Naval Officer stationed in Norfolk, VA. She has two cats and a horse. In her free time, Ann Marie enjoys running, ice skating, traveling, and horseback riding.
Yanik, Daniel Birthplace: Worcester, MA Undergrad: State University of New York College at Oneonta About: Dan loves to spend time with his wife and animals. His hobby is to learn new musical instruments, and is currently working on the banjo. Dan doesn't exactly have a favorite food, since not many foods have disappointed him, but could name his mom's tuna-noodle casserole as a top choice.
Yant, Kirt Birthplace: Medina, OH Undergrad: Spring Hill College Masters: University of Hawaii Manoa About:Kirtenjoys playingsoccerand tennis withhis free time as well as walking hisminiature dachshund. He has lived in six different countries and speaks Mandarin, Chinese and Spanish
Young, Maggie Birthplace: Cincinnati, OH Undergrad: Miami University (Oxford, OH) About: Maggie is a true Cincinnati girl, who loves her Skyline and Bengals. She is mother to the world's cutest golden retrievers: Oscar and Chloe, and is happily extending her family this August when she marries her high school best friend.
Young, Rachel Birthplace: Columbus Grove, OH Undergrad: Mount Vernon Nazarene University About: Rachel loves spending time outdoors, riding horses, and hiking in the mountains. She also enjoys playing piano and guitar.
Zatroch, Kathryn Birthplace: Pepper Pike, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: In her free time, Katie enjoys traveling and spending time with her four sisters. She also has a great time representing the college as a delegate for the Student American Veterinary Medical Association and Ohio State's Inter-Professional Council.
Zientek, Jillian Birthplace: Maumee, OH Undergrad: The Ohio State University About: In her spare time, Jillian trains & competes in triathlons, a hobby she picked up with her mother. Yoga is her favorite way to combat stress, closely followed by rock climbing, hiking, and dancing around the living room with her roommate.
Zink, Margaret Birthplace: Brussels, Belgium Undergrad: Penn State University About: Maggie enjoys skiing, traveling and spending time with friends in her free time.
Zoldak, Amanda Birthplace: Alliance, Ohio Undergrad: Kent State University About: Amanda is a heavy equipment operator in the Ohio Army National Guard. She spent 13 months in Iraq rebuilding the country's infrastructure. She enjoys going to rodeos to compete in barrel racing with her horses, and spending time with her husband Joe.

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